Kaitaia house gutted by fire
"I could see a pall of black smoke ... It was like a volcano," firefighter says.
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Judge Sarah Lindsay is heading to Christchurch after nine years in the North.
Missing Far North woman found safe
Yesterday Police issued an appeal for any sightings of 27-year-old Hinepukohurangi Papuni.
No place for cattle at Broadwood A&P show
No cattle will be on display at the Broadwood A&P Show.
Kaitaia couple celebrate 65 happy years of marriage
A Kaitaia couple have hit a very special milestone in their years together.
A not so happy New Year for Kaitaia's Quarry Rd residents
A Kaitaia resident is disgusted at the state of Quarry Rd, saying it's dangerous.
Police want to speak to witnesses of Far North crash and its aftermath
Police want to speak to witnesses of Far North crash and its aftermath
Police pursuit: Two women seriously hurt in fleeing driver crash
The female driver of the crashed car has been arrested.
A Kiwi helping kiwi: Wendy Sporle honoured for conservation work
A lifetime of work has seen kiwi conservationist Wendy Splore honoured.
Switzer Residential Care says thanks with lunch
Volunteers at Kaitaia's Switzer Residential Care have been thanked with lunch.
SAFE ready to fight rodeos in the Far North
SAFE are still fighting to stop two rodeo events in the Far North this summer.
Woman injured in another Kaitaia dog attack
A woman in Kaitaia has told authorities she too was attacked by a dog in the region.
Kiwibank Local Hero Awards celebrate Northlanders
22 Northlanders have received 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Awards in Whangārei.
Kaitaia community vibe positive despite 'negative' media portrayal
Kaitaia has much good to offer, according to the latest State of our Communities report.
Fires destroy house bus, damage home in Far North
House fire caused by spontaneous combustion of furniture-oil-soaked rag on deck.
Nigerian activist standing up to sexual violence in Kaitaia
A Nigerian women's rights activist will be speak at a workshop against sexual abuse.
Leave pets baking in cars and risk a fine
SPCA advises Northlanders against leaving their animals baking in cars.
How local cops thwarted NZ's biggest drug smuggling attempt
Botched attempt to launch a luxury boat at beach caught local sergeant's interest.
Northern-most stand of kauri trees closed
Fears of spreading kauri dieback forces the closure of Kauri Bush Track at Kaitaia.
Concerns over shooting of stranded whales in front of kids
Families not given enough warning whales about to be put down, volunteer rescuer says.
Kitchen to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Shelley Kitchen works for Squash NZ as a high-performance manager.
Weavers London-bound to study sailing taonga
A group of Northland weavers are heading to the British Museum to study Maori sail Te Rā.
Kaitaia's firefighting 'icon' celebrated after 50 years
A Kaitaia firefighter is celebrating fifty years of service.
Whale strandings in Kaitaia stretch DoC staff limits
Two whale strandings in the Far North have stretched DoC workers.
Kaitaia's water at risk of reaching capacity
Kaitaia does not have an unlimited water supply and this may soon become an issue.
Kaitaia's planned power upgrade completed with barely a flicker for users
Generators kept the power on in Kaitaia during a planned nine hour line upgrade.
Lightning strike at Kaitaia court as staff walk off the job
Staff were given 30 minutes notice of strike at Kaitaia District Court.
Kaitaia police force farewell two of their finest to Taranaki
Two Kaitaia police officers are moving on to greater things in Taranaki.
Kākā make welcome return to Kaitaia
A number of kākā have been spotted in Kaitaia, after a notable absence.
Kaitaia student wins $10k to follow medical dreams
A Kaitaia teen has won a $10k scholarship from AMP to kickstart her education.
Another 'sensational' year for Kaitaia College
Kaitaia College has had a spectacular year, and now students are reaping the rewards.
Kaitaia fire siren breaks the silence for Armistice Day
The silence was broken by the local fire siren for Armistice Day in Kaitaia.
Kaitaia mum fights Pharmac for chance to live
Kaitaia mother of three Donna MacMillan is on the fight for her life against breast cancer
Fight for Switzer care worker 'like eating jelly with a fork'
The fight for Switzer care worker Juliet Garcia is getting frustrating for MP Matt King.